EMG AB After Burner Variable Gain Boost Pickup Control Pot

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EMG AB After Burner Variable Gain Boost Pickup Control Pot sku number EMG1977

EMG AB After Burner Variable Gain Boost Pickup Control Pot

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Description

The EMG AB (Afterburner) is a boost you can use in place of your tone (or volume) knob and activate with our variable gain push/pull pot. The AB has up to 20dB of available gain and is perfect for increasing the volume of your clean tone or pushing a tube amp into overdrive. This is a great option for players looking to increase their volume for leads. This boost works with both active and passive pickups.

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Country of Manufacture United States
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At a Glance

The EMG AB After Burner is a studio-friendly boost control integrated directly into your guitar as a push/pull pot, offering up to 20dB of transparent gain to fatten leads or color rhythm parts without a pedal. It's ideal for tracking sessions where you want to push your amp's natural breakup or add presence to solos without rewiring your signal chain. Works seamlessly with both active and passive pickups for maximum recording flexibility.

Who This Is For

Great for

  • ✓ Lead Boost
  • ✓ Live Performance
  • ✓ Studio Sessions
  • ✓ Tube Amp Pushing

Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the AB After Burner work?

The AB is a variable gain boost pot that replaces your existing tone or volume knob. Pull up on the pot to engage the boost and get up to 20dB of gain increase, perfect for pushing leads or driving a tube amp into overdrive.

Will this work with my passive pickups?

Yes, the AB After Burner works with both active and passive pickups, so you can install it on any guitar regardless of pickup type.

What's the difference between this and a boost pedal?

The AB is a built-in, always-available boost that lives on your guitar as a pot control, eliminating the need for a separate pedal on your pedalboard. It delivers transparent gain ideal for lead punch or pushing tube amps.

Is this suitable for live performance?

Yes, the AB is designed for live performance and studio sessions alike—instant gain boost on tap with no external gear needed, making it reliable for stage use.

Can I install this myself?

The AB requires replacing your tone or volume pot; EMG provides installation resources and tutorials. Intermediate to advanced players can handle it, though professional setup is recommended if you're unfamiliar with guitar wiring.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.

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